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PHOTOS: Nine places you should never take a selfie

Concentration camps and Holocaust memorials: Holocaust memorials and concentration camps preserve a tragic history that is hard to wrap your head around even as you experience it firsthand. Photography may help you process it, but a selfie is the wrong shot. Comstock/Getty Images

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PHOTOS: Nine places you should never take a selfie

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Concentration camps and Holocaust memorials: Holocaust memorials and concentration camps preserve a tragic history that is hard to wrap your head around even as you experience it firsthand. Photography may help you process it, but a selfie is the wrong shot. Comstock/Getty Images
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9/11 Memorial: As with concentration camps, the 9/11 Memorial is a somber reminder of lives lost. Save the selfies for Times Square or Central Park and take regular photographs if you feel the need to preserve the memory of seeing the memorial. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Around animals: Unless you're far away from the animal, not coming into contact with it, have glass between it and you, and not in danger of endangering the animal or yourself, stop taking animal selfies. More and more locations are placing bans and/or fines on people that attempt to take a selfie with wildlife. That’s because selfie-hungry tourists are endangering animals and themselves in the name of a vacation memento. mihtiander, Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Attempting a selfie on the move may not seem like the worst idea, but it’s another story when you whack into someone else because you’re not paying attention. Generally, stopping, looking to see who is around you, and stepping out of the way is a good idea, particularly in busy areas. Photos of railway tracks, beyond being a photo cliche, are taking the lives of tourists looking for the perfect shot. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Edges of mountains, cliffs and other death-defying locales: Showing off beautiful views is practically a must, especially if a lot of effort went into reaching said vista. But paying attention to where you are in relation to the edge of a cliff or mountain is key, particularly after a grueling hike when you're maybe happy just to have made it. Standing a little further away from the edge than you think is necessary is smart. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Cemeteries: While in many cemeteries people go to visit loved ones, some cemeteries attract tourists coming to visit graves of those they don't necessarily know but wish to pay their respects nonetheless. Think: Arlington National Cemetery or the United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea. Stone rubbing is common for those that want to remember a family member or friend and it seems maybe a selfie has taken the place of this more respectful medium. Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Nude beaches: In Europe, it's hard to find beaches where people won't be topless. This doesn't necessarily mean you shouldn't take photos of beautiful beaches, but be respectful of sunbathers and swimmers; just because they're swimming nude doesn't mean they're OK being an unsuspecting photo bomber in your selfie. You can almost always move to a spot that includes the backdrop you want without disturbing other travelers. Getty Images/DAJ
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Holy sites: Churches, mosques, temples and other sacred spots are often some of the most ornately decorated places. Snapping a photo is fine — so long as there are no signs telling you otherwise. However, a selfie crosses the normal photo snapping line. Respect the revered grounds, whether or not the structure is representative of a faith you follow; locals may be trying to actually use the space for reflection or prayer. Take in the interior, then snap the selfie outside. Comstock/Getty Images
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Museums: Museums around the world have banned selfie sticks. While many tourists may have the best intentions with these devices, it's easy to forget where your personal space ends and another person's begins. And in crowded tourist areas, this problem is only exacerbated. Enjoy the art, and let other people enjoy the art, by actually looking at it — and not through the lens of the camera. Getty Images/Top Photo Group RF
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Concentration camps and Holocaust memorials: Holocaust memorials and concentration camps preserve a tragic history that is hard to wrap your head around even as you experience it firsthand. Photography may help you process it, but a selfie is the wrong shot. Comstock/Getty Images
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